Web Designer Salary in Upper Austria, Austria

Upper Austria offers a median web designer salary of €35,125 per year. Companies in Linz and Wels drive hiring.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€26,500 to €31,500

Average (per year)

€28,875

Entry-level designers in Linz may work for tech startups, media companies, or industrial firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€32,000 to €38,500

Average (per year)

€35,125

Mid-level designers in Linz typically work in established teams.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€39,500 to €46,250

Average (per year)

€42,625

Senior professionals manage digital projects for large employers or regional agencies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€46,500+

Principal designers lead teams or oversee digital strategy in major companies, with compensation reflecting experience and leadership.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

€15 - €22

per hour

Mid-level

€23 - €31

per hour

Senior

€32 - €41

per hour

Nationally, web designers earn around €38,000 on average. Thus Upper Austria sits slightly below the Austrian mean, offset by lower living costs.